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This is an issue on which we can't afford to take a chance. |
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See Donn Esmonde's article on the Buffalo casino issue here |
Our own candidates forum has been postponed. But I hope VOICE-Buffalo members and friends will attend another candidates forum, on Tuesday, August 28, 7:00 pm, Unity Church (1243 Delaware Ave). This will focus on one of our major issues--the casino--and is sponsored by one of our allies, Citizens Against Casino Gambling in Erie County. Here is the basic information: Citizens Against Casino Gambling in Erie County will sponsor a Candidates’ Night on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Unity Church at 1243 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14209 (just south of Gates Circle) (park in back of the church and enter from the front) Candidates for Buffalo Common Council Member and for Erie County Legislator will present their views on casino gambling and other issues and, as time allows, answer questions from the audience. Free and open to the public. ~ Light refreshments will be served. Fliers are available at the VOICE-Buffalo office or by going online at http://NoCasinoErie.org CACGEC co-president Joel Rose writes: So far we have eight candidates who have indicated their intent to participate, and there are many we haven't heard from yet. It should be a lively evening. We've had these events several times in the past, and they've always been a great success, but it's very important to do everything we can to maximize turnout. Please plan to come and do everything you can to publicize the event. Thanks!! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Citizens Against Casino Gambling in Erie County hosted a candidates' Candidates for Buffalo Common Council Member and for Erie County Following the forum, refreshments were served downstairs. This event was free and open to the general public. A flier describing this event may be found a As of this writing, nearly 20 candidates were expected to participate: Candidates for Delaware District Council Member:
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